Specialist vessels imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported specialist vessels worth $32.9 million (227 tonnes). Value fell 97% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.03 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.9M | 227 t |
| 2023 | $1.03B | 124.2K t |
| 2022 | $670.2M | 95.6K t |
| 2021 | $444.1M | 162.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 983 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 708 t |
| 2018 | $191.5M | 69.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 5.7K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports specialist vessels from
Nigeria alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $31.3M | 95% |
| China | $857K | 2.6% |
| Chile | $332K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $257K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $114K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 98% |
| 8905.20 | Offshore drilling platforms | 1.4% |
| 8905.90 | Floating cranes and docks | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $144.57 per kg, 1998% above the world average of $6.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire specialist vessels imports (HS 8905): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels imported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported specialist vessels worth $32.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialist vessels to Cote d'Ivoire?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($31.3 million), followed by China (3%) and Chile (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $144.57 per kg in 2024, 1998% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialist vessels to Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $32.9 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $1.03 billion. Over 8 years the average was $302.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 8905.10 (98% of the value) and 8905.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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